PdotO
South African rapper
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Siphelele Mnyande,[1] known professionally as PdotO, is a South African rapper and songwriter.
PdotO | |
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| Born | Siphelele Mnyande 11 March 1985 |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels |
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Career
He has collaborated with various artists such as L-Tido, Chad Da Don, Reason, J.Smallz and Bongani Fassie.[1][2]
On 14 July 2017, he released his debut album Devilz Playground which featured vocalists and rappers such as J.Smallz, Kimosabe, Blaklez, Ginger Trill and Maggz.[3][4]
In 2018, both his acting and musical career further grew when he got a leading role in the State Theatre production, Freedom the Musical which was directed by multi-award winning director, Aubrey Sekhabi.[5] In the same year he released his second album titled, Under the Sun.[6] He was also on the BET Africa Cyphers representing CapCity in 2018.[7]
Discography
Studio albums
- The Devil'z Playground (2017)
- Under the Sun (2018)[8]
- Cold Waters (2020)[9]
- Cold Waters: Love Eternal (2020)[10]
- Cold Waters: Low Tides and Lost Tapes (2021)[11]
- Siphelele (Book 1) (2024)
- Siphelele (Book 2) (2025)
Collaboration albums
- Lost Diamonds (with Blaklez) (2020)[12]
- Like Water Mixtape (with DJ Switch) (2021)
- Matthew 22:14 (with Chad Da Don)(2021)
- Lost Diamonds 2 (with Blaklez) (2022)
- Psalm 23 (with Chad Da Don)(2022)
Mixtapes
- Street Novelty (2009)
- Blue Murda-PdotO Mixtape (2010)
- Mind over MAtter LP (2011)[13]
- Son of Nomsa Mixtape (2023)
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nomayini | Himself | Film | [14] |
| 2020 | Jacob's Cross | Himself | Series | [15] |
| Inkaba | Series |
The Phoenix - Etv Series ( Ndoda)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
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| 2018 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Lyricist of The Year | Nominated[16] |
| 2019 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Lyricist of The Year | Nominated[17] |
| Best Remix | Nominated[18] | ||
| 2020 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Best Male | Nominated[19] |
| Album of the Year | Nominated[19] | ||
| Lyricist of The Year | Nominated[19] | ||
| 2021 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Lyricist of the Year | Nominated[20] |